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A theological introduction to the Pentateuch : interpreting the Torah as Christian Scripture

"In this concise volume, a team of fresh Old Testament voices explores the theological dimensions of the Pentateuch and provides specific examples of critically engaged theological interpretation. This Pentateuch text is unique in that it emphasizes theological reading, serving as an affordable supplement to traditional introductory Pentateuch texts. Each chapter introduces theological themes and issues in interpretation then offers exegesis of one or two representative passages to model theological interpretation in practice. This useful text will be valued by students of the Old Testament and the Pentateuch as well as pastors. It honors Walter Moberly, whose approach is played out in the book"--Publisher description.Read more...

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Introduction : reading the Pentateuch as Christian scipture / Richard S. Briggs and Joel N. Lohr --
The book of Genesis / Richard S. Briggs --
The book of Exodus / Jo Bailey Wells --
The book of Leviticus / Joel N. Lohr --
The book of Numbers / Nathan MacDonald --
The book of Deuteronomy / Rob Barrett.

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edited by Richard S. Briggs and Joel N. Lohr.

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"In this concise volume, a team of fresh Old Testament voices explores the theological dimensions of the Pentateuch and provides specific examples of critically engaged theological interpretation. This Pentateuch text is unique in that it emphasizes theological reading, serving as an affordable supplement to traditional introductory Pentateuch texts. Each chapter introduces theological themes and issues in interpretation then offers exegesis of one or two representative passages to model theological interpretation in practice. This useful text will be valued by students of the Old Testament and the Pentateuch as well as pastors. It honors Walter Moberly, whose approach is played out in the book"--Publisher description.